Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Magnetometry)

Location: Sydney, Australia; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software and quantum sensing solutions for real-world applications.

What you will do

• Collaborate with physicists, electronics engineers, and software engineers to develop quantum magnetometers and auxiliary hardware for aerospace, defence, geophysical exploration, and medical applications.
• Design, develop, test, and characterise sensors in laboratory and field environments, improving performance, autonomy, and reliability under harsh conditions.
• Develop and test early-stage prototypes on optical tables and translate experimental results into engineering prototype requirements.
• Work with engineering teams on design, subcomponent testing, scientific commissioning, and field trials.
• Identify sensor performance limitations and develop mitigation strategies compatible with miniaturisation and field deployment.
• Support hardware and capability development programmes, partner collaboration, product development, and communication of results through presentations, publications, technical reports, and blog posts.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent industry experience in atomic, molecular, and optical physics or a closely related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with quantum sensor hardware, including lasers, optics, or electro-optical systems.
• Experience designing, constructing, operating, and characterising atomic sensors.
• Practical experimental experience identifying performance limitations and improving sensor reliability in challenging environments.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical simulations, data logging, and analysis.
• Familiarity with GitHub and tools such as Poetry, plus an appreciation for sound software design and architecture.
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly to a wide and varied audience.

Nice to have

• Experience with quantum magnetometers using alkali vapours, including FID, NMOR, or SERF magnetometers.
• Experience deploying quantum sensors in fielded settings.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary context with R&D scientists and engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a global team focused on translating quantum sensing research into deployable technology.
• Outcome-focused environment that prioritises results over hours.
• Flexibility, equity potential, and competitive benefits.
• Opportunities to work with academic, industry, and customer stakeholders.